YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1924


The general plan of Yerevan was created by Alexander Tamanyan. The plan was updated in 1932.


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2015


On April 24, the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was celebrated.

1679


On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.